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Lore
(tbc) [2h30]
"Proof again that Australia is capable of creating intelligent & accomplished works of art that engage audiences both here & around the world. ‘Lore’ is a tremendous achievement, & the triumphant return of one of the most distinctive & exciting voices our industry has ever had. ‘Lore’ might be my Australian film of 2012. " Switch 4.5/5
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Stoker
(tbc) [2h30]
"An intense mix of horror, thriller and domestic drama, this is exquisite filmmaking...Park directs the film with a precision & control that are astonishing!" Empire 5/5
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Storm Surfers 3D
(PG Coarse Language) [2h00]
"Spectacular, awe-inspiring, infectious & energizing, entertaining & amazing, even for those who, like me, have never surfed." urbancinefile "Although its story is small in the context of docu-drama as a whole, it’s the implementation of 3D technology that makes 'Storm Surfers' not merely a worthy entry in Australian documentary cinema, but possibly a revolutionary one." Switch
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Barbara
(M Sexual references) [2h00]
"A meticulously crafted drama in which the depiction of character, place & circumstance evolves slowly & with intrigue, Barbara is gripping cinema from the outset." urbancinefile "An utterly unique perspective on this much publicised period of European history. Barbara is a gripping & extremely compelling example of new German cinema at its very best." cinevue 5/5
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The Butler
(tbc) [2h30]
A look at the life of Cecil Gains who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
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Gloria
(tbc) [2h00]
"A smart, sensitive & bitterly funny romantic comedy, elegantly played out against the backdrop of a county whose political scars are still very much evident...enjoyable & heartwarming!" cinevue 4/5
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Before Midnight
(tbc) [2h30]
"The conversations on the nature of love & the challenges in making it last never drag – in fact they are constantly intriguing & poignant, as well as very funny...Linklater wrote Before Midnight with the film’s stars Ethan Hawke & Julie Delpy. Their utterly natural performances are a dream to watch...Rarely is a relationship portrayed on screen more relatable or familiar!" London Film Review 4/5
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RED 2
(tbc) [2h30]
Retired black-ops CIA agent Frank Moses reunites his unlikely team of elite operatives for a global quest to track down a missing portable nuclear device.
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Now You See Me
(tbc) [2h30]
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
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Rush
(tbc) [2h30]
A biography of Formula 1 champion driver Niki Lauda and the 1976 crash that almost claimed his life. Mere weeks after the accident, he got behind the wheel to challenge his rival, James Hunt.
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Grace of Monaco
(tbc) [2h30]
The story of former Hollywood star Grace Kelly's crisis of marriage and identity, during a political dispute between Monaco's Prince Rainier III and France's Charles De Gaulle, and a looming French invasion of Monaco in the early 1960s.
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The Lone Ranger
(tbc) [2h30]
Native American warrior Tonto recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid, a man of the law, into a legend of justice.
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The Great Gatsby
(M Violence & Sex Scenes) [2h45]
"A handful of flaws aside, The Great Gatsby is a superbly acted, achingly stylish & emotionally engaging drama that won't disappoint fans of the novel. Highly recommended." View Auckland 4/5 "Luhrmann's Great Gatsby burns with a fierce intensity!" The Daily Express 4/5 "The Great Gatsby: A great adaptation of a great novel (& just shy of a great film)" Boston Globe & Mail 3.5/4
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After Earth
(tbc) [2h30]
A crash landing leaves Kitai Raige and his father Cypher stranded on Earth, 1,000 years after events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help.
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The Hunt - Nominated for the Palme d’Or & Best Director. Won Jury Prize for Best Actor at Cannes!
(tbc) [2h30]
"Nuanced but robust, the screenplay is a masterclass in exposition, drama, character portraiture - & cinema" urbancinefile "This is a deeply intelligent, profoundly moving & often harrowing illustration of why reports of - & investigations into - sex abuse, need to be handled with the sort of care afforded to genuine victims."Birmingham Post 4/4
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Despicable Me 2
(tbc) [2h30]
Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.
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Epic
(PG Low Level Violence) [2h00]
"A teenaged girl discovers a world of little people in this fun animation based on William Joyce’s book...Good solid family entertainment. While it’s not a crossover classic, this has enough wit & charm to entertain both big & little people." Empire 3/5
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The Heat
(tbc) [2h30]
Uptight FBI special agent Sarah Ashburn is paired with testy Boston cop Shannon Mullins in order to take down a ruthless drug lord. The hitch: neither woman has ever had a partner -- or a friend for that matter.
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The Wolverine
(tbc) [2h30]
Wolverine makes a voyage to modern-day Japan, where he encounters an enemy from his past that will impact on his future.
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Elysium
(tbc) [2h30]
Set in the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth, a man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds.
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This is the End
(tbc) [2h30]
While attending a party at James Franco's house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
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Man of Steel 3D
(tbc) [2h30]
A young journalist is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race.
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In the House
(tbc) [2h30]
"Ozon weaves another spellbinding tale that mingles the real & imaginery with terrific effect." Empire 5/5 "In The House is an enormously entertaining, superbly directed French comedy with a clever script & a typically terrific comic performance from Fabrice Luchini. Highly recommended." View Auckland 4/5
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The Look of Love
(tbc) [2h30]
"Michael Winterbottom's Paul Raymond biopic is impeccably designed & sharply written with a superb cast & a terrific central performance from Steve Coogan, though it's not quite the comedy romp it appears to be & instead paints a profoundly sad portrait of a fascinating Soho figure...an entertaining & ultimately powerfully emotional biopic. Highly recommended." View Auckland 4/5
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Frances Ha
(tbc) [2h30]
"A film that both of its creators can be incredibly proud of, Baumbach's Frances Ha has aligned two of America's most promising independent talents & created perhaps one of the most endearing & affable indies to have emerged over recent years. A tender, yet hilarious coming-of-age drama, Frances Ha is a light-hearted love song for adults who've never truly developed past their adolescence." cinevue 4/5
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The Place Beyond The Pines
(tbc) [2h30]
"A provocative & gripping film that weaves its way through the angst-ridden lives of two key characters & their families, raising issues of loyalty, honesty & belonging...Powerful, charismatic performances by Ryan Gosling & Bradley Cooper set the emotional platform, sending us on a helter-skelter ride...Such is the power of Cianfrance's film that the 140 minutes running time simply flies." urbancinefile
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Riddick 3D
(tbc) [2h30]
Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick's past.
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